why is sodium kept under kerosene ?
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Sodium is a very reactive metal. It is kept in kerosene to prevent it from coming in contact with oxygen and moisture. If this happens, it will react with the moisture present in air and form sodium hydroxide which is a highly exothermic reaction.
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Sodium is a very reactive metal so when it come in contact with oxygen and moisture it reacts vigoreously and forms sodium hydroxide.So, to prevent accidental cases Sodium is kept immersed in kerosene.
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